Chicago 16 - Chicago (2) - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

“Chicago 16” marks a turning point where Chicago stepped confidently into the 1980s and rebuilt their sound from the ground up. After years defined by horn-driven rock and jazz-inflected arrangements, this album leans into sleek pop craftsmanship, radio-ready hooks, and a newly focused sense of songcraft. It’s also the first Chicago album to feature Peter Cetera fully in his ’80s prime, with that unmistakable tenor pushed right to the emotional foreground. Produced by David Foster, the record embraces polished keyboards, tighter arrangements, and a more streamlined rhythm section, yet it doesn’t feel hollow. The band’s musicality is still intact—horns are used more sparingly but with purpose, and the writing aims squarely at memorable choruses and emotional payoffs. The breakout hit “Hard to Say I’m Sorry” became a defining soft-rock anthem of the decade, but the deeper cuts reveal a band experimenting with new textures while trying not to lose its identity. If you’re building a collection that traces rock and pop’s evolution into the glossy ’80s, “Chicago 16” is essential. It captures a veteran band reinventing itself in real time, balancing commercial ambition with genuine melodic craft. Track List: A1 - What You're Missing - 4:09 A2 - Waiting For You To Decide - 4:05 A3 - Bad Advice - 2:57 A4 - Chains - 3:22 A5 - Hard To Say I'm Sorry / Get Away - 5:06 B1 - Follow Me - 4:52 B2 - Sonny Think Twice - 4:00 B3 - Rescue You - 3:56 B4 - What Can I Say - 3:48 B5 - Love Me Tomorrow - 5:06